After grabbing lunch, the group then went to the Warper Station. Cliff, Marvin and Lily went towards the District 5 platform while Mel went to the District 2 platform. “Guys this where we part ways, see you in three days,” Mel said as he wave goodbye to the three. The three also waved back and get ready to be warped. In just a few minutes the warp process started, “Warping in 5..4..3..2..1!” the PA system announced.

After a few moments, the three arrived at their district and they got off the platform then they head towards the exit of the Warper Station. “This where we separate man,” Marvin said to Cliff as he and sister went the other direction. Cliff also said his goodbyes to the two and started to walk home. Cliff looked at his phone and saw that is a quarter before two o’clock so he decided to drop by the convenience store on his way back. He like to check if everything is working fine after he left.

As he was walking towards the store, he saw Ava moving boxes of merchandise to the back of the store. Cliff walked towards his previous boss to help her moving them. “Boss do you need some help?” Cliff asked Ava, as she was lifting a few boxes. Ava turn around and saw Cliff standing behind her so she smiled and replied, “That would be my pleasure!”. Cliff grabbed the nearest box and started to carry it towards the back of the store.

It took both of them a while moving all of the boxes, which made Cliff a little out of breath. “That some heavy boxes, Boss are you planning to sell new stuff?” Cliff asked Ava as she was a little out of breath after the task. “No, I just advance my order for two months, its the reason why the boxes are heavier than usual. Yeah I forgot to give you something last time, just treat it a reward for helping me this time,” Ava replied and urge Cliff to stand up. The two walked inside Ava’s office, Ava proceeded towards her desk and open its drawer. The drawer contains a gauntlet, Ava picked it and handed it to Cliff.

Cliff was dumb founded to what the reward Ava gave, its a piece of a Diver’s equipment. “Take it for I don’t need it any more… I’m well retired from my Diver days. Its a retractable buckler, even though its old it still works but let Mr. Zen check it first before you use it,” Ava said as he handed it to Cliff. Cliff is still in shocked to what Ava gave him and as he snapped out he asked, “Why?” Ava replied, “Just like I said earlier I don’t need anymore. Also I have a condition before you can take it home.” Cliff immediately asked, “What?” Ava again smiled as she was about to give her reply and then said, “You must always come home to your aunt safe and sound.” Cliff firmly grasped the gauntlet and then he nodded.

Ava usher Cliff out the store, as he gave Cliff a sizable paper bag to put the Gauntlet away. As he left the store, Cliff stand at the entrance and he shouted, “THANK YOU BOSS!” he then bowed towards Ava. Ava smiled and waved Cliff goodbye. Cliff left the store and he rushed towards home. He can’t wait for Mr. Zen to check the equipment he just acquired.

Cliff arrived in front of the apartment, he rushed towards Mr. Zen’s apartment to talk about his free equipment. Cliff buzzed Mr. Zen’s door bell, *buzz..buzz*; he then heard a shout, “Cliff is that you?”Cliff shouted back, “YES!”. Mr. Zen again shouted, “The door’s been unlocked, just proceed to my work shop.” Cliff opened the door and walk towards Mr. Zen’s workshop. Cliff arrived behind Mr. Zen busy with tinkering equipment s. Cliff tapped Mr. Zen’s shoulder to get his attention. Mr. Zen turned around and saw Cliff behind him, he noticed Cliff is carrying a paper bag. Mr. Zen asked, “What’s in the bag?” curious of the hidden item. Cliff with a smile on his face took out the gauntlet from the bag and showed it to Mr. Zen. Mr. Zen requested Cliff to hand it over to him so he can check the gauntlet.

After a few minutes, Mr. Zen finished checking out the gauntlet and then he handed it back to Cliff. He faced Cliff and said, “The gauntlet you just showed is a BLAZE series, you can see the trademark flame below the fore arm. Though it is not rare, it is just hard to come by because some divers and collectors collect it for the crafting workshop did it is not in business anymore.” Cliff did not know this information about the gauntlet so he is somewhat stunned knowing it. “It is a retractable buckler; this was popular years ago for tank Divers. It has a decent durability and can last a lifetime if maintain properly, by the looks of it has been well maintained. What do you want me to do with it?” Mr. Zen said to Cliff. Cliff replied, “Can you customize it for my use?” Mr. Zen thinks for a while before he agreed to what have Cliff asked. “Cliff I can customize it for you but if you decide to sell this piece of equipment the price might go down drastically, so do still want to continue?” Mr. Zen asked before he does the customization. Cliff excitedly nod in affirmation to Mr. Zen’ s question.

“I will not charge you for this, now to the main agenda; what job did you choose and what kind of equipment do you want?” Mr. Zen asked Cliff. Cliff replied, “Mr. Zen I chose to be a Druid and would like to ask you to make me a Cudgel.”

“A Cudgel? Is it kinda light for most Druids?” Mr. Zen asked Cliff. Cliff was not surprise to Mr. Zen’s question because most druids go for heavier weapons to provide space for their damage dealers. Mr. Zen is still perplex when Cliff replied, “I know that Mr. Zen, however the wooden sword I use in sparring and training mostly weigh the same as the Cudgel.” Mr. Zen hearing this reason did not further question Cliff’s choice.

Mr. Zen then asked Cliff for any other request for the weapon, Cliff requested it to be more durable, so it can last longer, and for it be a good energy conductor. Mr. Zen agreed to Cliff’s added request and he said that it will take him a couple of days to finish the customization of the gauntlet and to make the cudgel. Then Mr. Zen stood up from where he is sitting and then approach the closet near the door of his workshop. Mr. Zen open the closet and grabbed something within it. He again approached Cliff and handed him a Cudgel and said, “Its pretty beat up but still can be used for practice. Don’t worry I won’t charge you for this. This thing is some of the weapons I made during my early years, you can have it so you can familiarize your self in using a Cudgel.”

Cliff is really thankful for Mr. Zen because he is still thinking on how will he practice the cudgel before the job training. “Mr. Zen I’m really thankful for this, I hope I can repay this favor,” Cliff said to Mr. Zen. Mr. Zen smiled and looked at Cliff before saying, “You can repay me by coming home safe after every mission.” then Mr. Zen ushered Cliff out for him to work on his other projects. Cliff again thanking Mr. Zen before leaving for home. Cliff carrying the weapon home he acquired and excited for the training tomorrow.